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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Manzanita
Building permits required for all construction within city limits and UGB
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) available with specific regulations
Manufactured dwelling permits available
- Exempt Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) available with specific regulations
- Exempt Manufactured dwelling permits available
Note: Zoning compliance required for all work
Required documents
- 2 complete sets of legible plans drawn to scale
- Plans conforming to state and local building codes
- Site plan drawn to scale
- Floor and roof framing plans for all floors/roof assemblies with member sizing, spacing, bearing locations, nailing and connection details
- Engineer's calculations stamped by licensed Oregon engineer/architect (when applicable: shear walls, roof trusses, retaining walls over 4 ft tall)
- Zoning compliance confirmation
- Building code
- 2014 Oregon Specialty Codes (structural, residential, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy efficiency)
- Owner-builder
- Contractor/homeowner applications accepted through e-permitting system
- Contractor requirements
- Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license required for most construction work
Source: Building Department ↗
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Submit 2 complete sets of legible plans drawn to scale, conforming to state/local building codes
- 02 Provide site plan drawn to scale required
- 03 Provide floor and roof framing plans for all floors/roof assemblies indicating member sizing, spacing, bearing locations, nailing and connection details
- 04 Submit engineer's calculations stamped by licensed Oregon engineer/architect when applicable (shear walls, roof trusses, retaining walls over 4 ft tall)
- 05 Submit zoning compliance confirmation
- 06 Submit all required documents through City e-permitting system to devservices@ci.manzanita.or.us
- 07 City reviews and approves building permit
Source: Building Department ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Manzanita building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Permit fees based on project valuation
02
Reinspection fee
Re-inspection fees apply for inspections beyond standard allowance
See City of Manzanita Building Department and Forms page for current fee schedules
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- City e-permitting system (online)
Typical sequence: Inspections required per state building code. Schedule through City e-permitting system.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Manzanita permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Manzanita, OR? ▸
Building permits required for all construction within city limits and UGB
02 How much does a building permit cost in Manzanita, OR? ▸
Building permit fees in Manzanita, OR are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Permit fees based on project valuation.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Manzanita, OR? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Manzanita, OR, follow these steps: 1. Submit 2 complete sets of legible plans drawn to scale, conforming to state/local building codes 2. Provide site plan drawn to scale required 3. Provide floor and roof framing plans for all floors/roof assemblies indicating member sizing, spacing, bearing locations, nailing and connection details 4. Submit engineer's calculations stamped by licensed Oregon engineer/architect when applicable (shear walls, roof trusses, retaining walls over 4 ft tall) 5. Submit zoning compliance confirmation 6. Submit all required documents through City e-permitting system to devservices@ci.manzanita.or.us 7. City reviews and approves building permit
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Manzanita, OR? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Manzanita, OR. The following work is generally exempt: Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) available with specific regulations; Manufactured dwelling permits available. Note: Zoning compliance required for all work When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Manzanita, OR? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Manzanita, OR via: City e-permitting system.
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.